New Paltz High School - Huguenot Yearbook (New Paltz, NY)

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FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Charles Mertz Richard Stokes .. Eugene Ackerman Leslie Elliott .. Edward R. Burke .... President Vice President .... Secretary .... Treasurer Reporter Ever since its organization in 1935, the New Paltz chapter has been very active, holding regular meetings every two weeks, with educational programs, social and athletic activities. The Future Farmers in their many and varied activities have ample opportunities for practicing the qualities which will enable them to work well together, both now and in the future, when they have entered farming in its many allied technical and professional fields. Page twenty-nine

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O. M. N. SORORITY Great changes have taken place in the 0. M. N. since it was first founded, nearly fifty years ago. The average number in the Sorority has increased considerably and the O. M. N.’ers have acquired a scholastic air, as well as a social one. Many efforts have been made to discover the true meaning of O. M. N.; all in vain. The suggestion, “Only men needed”, might prove helpful at times, but it is far from the “real thing”. Although initiation was comparatively easy this year, the pledges “took it on the chin”. (Confidentially, the “Superiors” suffered worse than the “Scums” did). From September. 1941 to June, 1942, the O. M. N.’ers were very active. Their dances and annual banquet were very successful and the Sorority sisters certainly kept from going unrecognized by the rest of the school. This year’s retiring officers are as follows: Jean Parker ........................... President Ethel Mae Tamney...................Vice President Nancy Taylor .......................... Secretary Rose Marie Bagley...................... Treasurer Page twenty-eight

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GLEE CLUB With rounded out equipment such as the new music room with its added attraction of new chairs, new music stands and our maroon and white band uniforms, vre in the Music Department have had a good year with many pleasant times together. During the year, the Glee Club of 1941-42 took part in many assembly programs rendering songs of appropriate character to the special programs. We will remember the May Festival held in the auditorium and the annual Teachers’ Conference held in April where we united with Highland and Wallkill Glee Clubs in participating in the musical program for the teachers. Several persons had the privilege of attending the opera, “The Bartered Bride”. This was the first time that members of New Paltz High School were given the opportunity to attend the opera. It will be always remembered by all those who attended. Now that the year has drawn to a close, we wish to pay tribute to our capable director, Mrs. Arras, who has prepared us so well for our appearances. We hope that next year will bring many more happy hours for future Glee Club members. Page thirty